PHOTOGRAPHER ANNE KRAUSE DIES OF CANCER
DATE: 22-JUN-2006
Industry professional, Anne "Annie" Krause, died on June 11 of
pancreatic cancer. She was 53.
A gifted photographer whose work graced national magazines including
Sunset, Outside, Ski, Outdoor, Bicycling, Men's Journal, and product
catalogs like Patagonia, Kelty, Descente, Spyder, Pearl Izumi and Power
Bar, her power to move people by her pictures was matched only by her
ability to make friends and impact relationships. Beautiful, exuberant,
vivacious, witty, motivated and caring are just a few words to describe
her.
"Anne was one of those rare individuals who impacted everyone she met,"
said Pat "Toad" O'Connor Adam, a long-time friend. "She had so many
friends and acquaintances that I stopped keeping track long ago. I just
couldn't keep up with it. She would tell me story after story of being
at the far ends of the earth and running into someone she knew. Believe
me, these were not coincidences."
Diagnosed with the disease 2½ years ago, she refused to accept the
prognosis and fought it with the same vigor she exhibited in her
day-to-day life. When it came time to fight cancer, she did it with the
same intrepid determination and spirit that epitomized her.
Annie attended Miami University in Oxford, Ohio for three years before
taking a year off from school. Upon her return, she transferred to the
University of Colorado and graduated in 1976 with a degree in art
history. She then backpacked through Europe for three months before
starting her photography career.
>From skiing to cycling, rock climbing to weddings, Annie could capture
beauty, style and grace with her camera. She had an innate ability to
catch people at their best, whether it was staged or action. Her
photography was prolific, showing up in newspapers, magazines, trade
publications, product catalogs and stock agencies.
A celebration of Annie's life will be held July 16th. In lieu of
flowers, donations may be made in Annie's name to Heifer, International
at www.heifer.org, an organization providing animals for food and
income to needy families in countries around the world. Donations may
also be made to the charity of your choice.
Source: Descente Athletic
More Info: http://www.heifer.org
